Direct Support Professional

Help at Home; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Flexible schedules

Veteran-Friendly Employer

Job summary

Help at Home is hiring a Direct Support Professional in Georgia. We offer starting pay at $14.00 per hour with opportunities for growth, mileage reimbursement, and flexible day, evening, and weekend shifts to fit your life. You will provide safe, respectful support, help individuals with daily activities, and document progress during each shift.

No prior experience is required as training is provided. Candidates must be at least 18, have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training provided.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; literacy test option available.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, confidential, and respectful care.
• Provide prompts to support daily activities and independent living.
• Document progress and maintain timely logs during each shift.
• Collaborate with DDP and local staff to ensure quality care.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Driver's license

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Literacy test alternative

Job description

Join Our Team at Help at Home as a Direct Support Professional!

At Help at Home, we value our employees and offer competitive pay starting at $14.00 per hour, professional development opportunities, and mileage reimbursement to support your success. We provide flexible schedules, including day, evening, and weekend shifts, so you can balance your career with your life.

Benefits And Compensation

• Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour, based on experience
• Professional development assistance to support your career growth
• Mileage reimbursement for applicable travel
• Veteran-Friendly Employer: We encourage veterans, active military, and their spouses to apply for positions. Our roles are flexible, and we value your experience and expertise.

Available Shifts

We offer flexible scheduling options to fit your lifestyle, including:

• Day shifts
• Evening shifts
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends (rotating or as needed)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, confidential, and respectful care at all times.
• Provide verbal and/or physical prompts to support individuals in daily activities and promote independent living, such as working toward personal goals, meal preparation, cleaning, transportation, and social engagement.
• Accurately document progress toward individual goals and maintain timely and detailed logs during each shift.
• Collaborate with the Designated Developmental Professional (DDP) and local office staff to ensure quality care.

What We’re Looking For

• No prior experience needed—we provide training to help you succeed!
• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED preferred; candidates may alternatively complete a literacy test
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Reliable transportation and current auto liability insurance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Caregivers must comply with state background screening requirements. Compensation, benefits, time off, and bonuses vary by state and location, so please ask for complete details at your interview.

Data Security and Privacy Statement

At Help at Home, we prioritize protecting your personal information during the hiring process. We comply with all relevant data privacy regulations, including HIPAA and SOX where applicable. Your data will only be used to assess your employment suitability and won't be shared with unauthorized parties.

We use strong security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. By submitting your application, you consent to this process. You can access, modify, or request deletion of your data by contacting us.

Employees must adhere to our data protection policies and legal requirements to safeguard sensitive information.